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3 Buccaneers Who Must Step Up Against the Bengals in Week 1

3 Buccaneers Who Must Step Up Against the Bengals in Week 1

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a tough matchup in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Many players will need to step up for the Bucs to get the job done and get the win, but who exactly will be the most important for the team to succeed in Week 1?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 13

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DB Antoine Winfield Jr vs Cincinnati

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 season Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Antoine Winfield Jr. enters another season as one of the most important pieces in Tampa Bay’s secondary.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 12
Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DB Tykee Smith vs Cincinnati

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DB Tykee Smith vs Cincinnati

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 season Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Tykee Smith enters his third NFL season as an important member of Tampa Bay’s secondary.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 12
Cincinnati Bengals make their final roster moves before Week 1 matchup against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cincinnati Bengals make their final roster moves before Week 1 matchup against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Cincinnati Bengals have elevated two players from their practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. These are the final two before the regular season officially begins.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 12
Buccaneers Have an Underrated Weapon in Kameron Johnson

Buccaneers Have an Underrated Weapon in Kameron Johnson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers still have plenty of talent at wide receiver despite losing a franchise legend this offseason. One player who could receive more attention in 2026 is Kameron Johnson.

Emeka Egbuka News / TWSN / September 12
Emeka Egbuka Week 1 Fantasy Football Expectations

Emeka Egbuka Week 1 Fantasy Football Expectations

Emeka Egbuka is reportedly a full go for Week 1, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Cincinnati Bengals. After dealing with a toe injury during the preseason, Egbuka is expected to start.

Yaya Diaby News / A to Z Sports / September 12
Yaya Diaby admits he’s working on the aspect of his game that’s holding him back and it can take the Bucs defense to a new level

Yaya Diaby admits he’s working on the aspect of his game that’s holding him back and it can take the Bucs defense to a new level

Yaya Diaby is entering his fourth season with the Buccaneers and he’s shown plenty of flashes of greatness over the last couple of years. However, he must improve one very important component of his game if he wants to get to the next level.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 12
3 Reasons for Buccaneers Skepticism in Week 1 vs. Bengals: Can This Secondary Handle the Task?

3 Reasons for Buccaneers Skepticism in Week 1 vs. Bengals: Can This Secondary Handle the Task?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a tough task ahead of them on Sunday when they face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. There are plenty of reasons the Buccaneers should feel up to that task.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 12
Emeka Egbuka and Jacob Parrish highlight 4 Buccaneers not named Baker Mayfield that will make or break the 2026 season

Emeka Egbuka and Jacob Parrish highlight 4 Buccaneers not named Baker Mayfield that will make or break the 2026 season

The Buccaneers have high expectations in 2026 despite missing the playoffs last year and the following players will make the difference in whether or not they reach said expectations.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 12
Slivon’s Slant: 4 Bucs Central To Tampa Bay Starting Off 1-0

Slivon’s Slant: 4 Bucs Central To Tampa Bay Starting Off 1-0

After months of predictions, projections, and practice reports, there is nothing left to speculate about. The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and for the Bucs, Sunday’s game against the Bengals will provide the first real answers to a long list of questions that have lingered throughout the offseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 12
Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Could Be Poised for Monster Week 1 Performance

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Could Be Poised for Monster Week 1 Performance

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Sunday’s opener with plenty of star power at wide receiver. Cincinnati boasts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, while Tampa Bay has emerging talent in Emeka Egbuka.

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Jacob Parrish News / Bucs Report / September 12
Jacob Parrish Faces Massive Test Against Bengals

Jacob Parrish Faces Massive Test Against Bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Back Jacob Parrish is about to discover just how much his move the to outside will be tested. The Buccaneers travel to Cincinnati on Sunday for a matchup featuring two of the NFL’s most dangerous receivers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 12
Bucs Record Watch 2026: Week 1 at Bengals

Bucs Record Watch 2026: Week 1 at Bengals

This is the ninth season that Bucs Record Watch has existed in some form or fashion, yet it feels a lot different as Tampa Bay opens up its 2026 season Sunday afternoon against the Bengals in Cincinnati.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 12
Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers LB Josiah Trotter vs Cincinnati

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers LB Josiah Trotter vs Cincinnati

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 season Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Josiah Trotter enters his first NFL season after Tampa Bay selected him 46th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 12
Buccaneers Rookies Rueben Bain and Ted Hurst Ready for First Big Test

Buccaneers Rookies Rueben Bain and Ted Hurst Ready for First Big Test

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will see two intriguing rookies enter important roles when they open the season Sunday. First-round pick Rueben Bain will make his highly anticipated NFL debut against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 12
Buccaneers’ Revamped Defense Faces Immediate Challenge Against Bengals

Buccaneers’ Revamped Defense Faces Immediate Challenge Against Bengals

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin their 2026 campaign Sunday with an immediate opportunity to make a statement. Tampa Bay travels to Cincinnati for a 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 12
Where Does Bucs WR Room Stand Entering Week 1?

Where Does Bucs WR Room Stand Entering Week 1?

Those who watched Thursday Night Football between the 49ers and Rams were reminded of Mike Evans’ impact. It also confirmed the reality the Bucs face entering Week 1: they have to approach things differently with a younger wide receiver corps.

Sean Tucker News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Sean Tucker Injury Update: Tampa Bay RB Doubtful for Week 1

Sean Tucker Injury Update: Tampa Bay RB Doubtful for Week 1

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 13. Kickoff will be 1 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati posing an immediate test against a Bengals offense led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 12
Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell vs Cincinnati

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers RB Kenneth Gainwell vs Cincinnati

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 season Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Kenneth Gainwell enters his first season with Tampa Bay after producing 1,023 total yards for Pittsburgh in 2025.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / September 9
Baker Mayfield was watching a classic Pixar movie while agreeing to extension

Baker Mayfield was watching a classic Pixar movie while agreeing to contract extension

One might think Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said "Ka-ching" after signing a three-year, $165M contract extension on Tuesday, but he may have said "Ka-chow" instead.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9
Longtime NFL agent sends fresh Jackson warning to Ravens

Longtime NFL agent sends fresh Lamar Jackson warning to Ravens after Baker Mayfield deal

The structure of Jackson's current contract gives the signal-caller leverage over the Ravens regarding any ongoing talks.

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Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / September 9
More info revealed on Bucs signing Mayfield to extension

More information revealed on Buccaneers signing Baker Mayfield to extension before Week 1

As recently as ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend, it was thought that Mayfield would remain in the final year of his contract through the 2026 season. 

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